Floating Miss Colombia (Cartagena) – held every mid-November, the “Miss Colombia” beauty pageant is taken seriously among the locals. In the case of the city of Cartagena, locals celebrate that event by conducting nautical outings via yacht, speedboat, and even rowboats.
La Boquilla (Cartagena) – this is a popular beach northeast of old Cartagena, which has a Miami Beach-like feel, due to the presence of beachfront condominiums and all-inclusive resorts here. Members of the local nouveau riche hang out here. Since this beach has one of the widest stretches of sand in the city, La Boquilla […]
National Coffee Park (Km. 6 via Montenegro, Pueblo Tapao, Quindio) – since Colombia is well-known for its coffee, some visitors will naturally want to visit the country’s coffee-growing regions. Located 7 hours (via car) west of Bogotá, this theme park is for such tourists. Visitors can spend the day there learning about the production of […]
Plaza Santo Domingo (Ciudad Amurallada, Calle Santo Domingo esq. Carrera Santo Domingo, Cartagena) – the oldest church in Cartagena is reputedly located here. Aside from that, this is a popular area with bustling bars & restaurants (including the famed watering hole “Paco’s”), along with a local landmark: a large bronze statue of a plump naked […]
Playa Blanca (Isla Barú, Cartagena) – turquoise blue Caribbean waters, a couple of kilometers of bleached white sands and friendly islanders make the offshore island of Barú and its star attraction, Playa Blanca, the most popular beach destination in the Cartagena area. It is located about 30 minutes by speed boat from the Muelle Turistico […]
Salitre Mágico (Calle 63 #60-80, Bogotá) – this is a vast amusement park which currently offers 39 mechanical attractions (such as roller coasters, bumper cars, and a horror house). There is also a water park, a 40 meter-high Ferris wheel (which offers visitors a panoramic view of the city), and even a retired Boeing 727 […]
Summerland Dance Festival (Paradise Arena, Cartagena) – this event, held every January, draws in local and international fans of electronic dance music – bringing an Ibiza-like vibe to Cartagena. This event typically draws in international DJs like Deadmau5, Afrojack, David Guetta, Steve Angello, Tiesto, Steve Aoki, and Cedric Gervais (among others). More info on […]
San Andrés Golf Club (Km. 2 Via la Punta Funza, Funza, 5998 Bogotá) – located in the northwest outskirts of Bogotá, this par-72, 18-hole course was established in 1945 (originally designed by Thompson & Jones). Consistent with a true country club experience, San Andrés also offers visitors other activities, such as horseback riding, swimming, tennis, […]
Reñaca (Av Borgono , L 1, Vina del Mar, Valparaíso) – located within the northern part of Viña del Mar, this is a popular 1.3 km. beach resort enclave, bordered by a beautiful promenade. It’s filled with sunbathers during the southern hemispheric months (December to February).
Viña del Mar (beach resort town) – since the Chilean capital is landlocked, those who want to go to the beach during the country’s warm months must take a 2 ½ hour car ride to the seashore. Near the regional town of Valparaiso is the famed resort known as Viña del Mar (a.k.a. “La Ciudad […]